Beyond The Mirror

In today's episode I talk about the importance of making time for you. We often have a tendency to put ourselves last in terms of care and attention. I look at how we can make the time to look after ourselves. For more information on the Pomodoro Technique, please see today's blog.

In today's episode I talk about stress. What can we do about it? Is there a way to re-frame it? How can we look after ourselves in this stressful time? To see the Ted Talk I mention, please follow the link in today's blog.

Today I have a very open and honest conversation with Paola Petri about her own battle with Anorexia. Paola is an MNU Certified Nutritionist and personal trainer specialized in eating disorders, muscle gain and gut health. Learning about nutrition helped Paola with her recovery, knowledge empowered her to get rid of false beliefs and fears. She believes that pursuing healthy living is a form of ca...

In today's episode I talk about overeating, why we do it and how we might be able to combat it. I mention my behaviour awareness sheet that can be downloaded from the blog for today.

Today I talk about the ABC model from CBT. I look at how negative beliefs lead to behaviours that are holding us back from our goals.

Today I look at sleep and what we can do to improve it. If you struggle to get a good night's sleep then you should find this helpful.

In today's episode I look at the increasingly popular idea of 'eating mindfully'. What is it? How can it help? What we can do about it. I also mention the book The Joy Of Half A Cookie by Jean Kristeller PhD, that I heartily recommend.

Today I have a great chat with certified nutritionist Alex. She is a donut-obsessed, former DJ and burnt-out finance executive. She now shows smart, successful business owners and execs who are sick to death of serial-dieter syndrome how to lose weight and keep it off forever. Alex went through her own remarkable transformation after she hit rock bottom and realised that being a workaholic was des...

Today I talk about what we can do when we really don't have the time or energy to workout. When we can't be bothered or don't have the time to cook ourselves a meal. 

In today's episode, I talk about 'banking' calories. When it can work for us and be a fantastic idea and when it can backfire.

Today I talk about cravings. Do they mean something? What can we do about them? 

In today's episode I talk about how to lose fat and still gain muscle. It is possible to lose weight without losing strength. Please see today's blog for some useful protein tables. Also, if you missed the presale list for 'Operation Don't Call It A Comeback' , any remaining places will be available from Wednesday so please keep an eye on my instagram - @jonnylandels @nextstepnutritionltd. &n...

Today I have a fascinating conversation with Adrijana as she shares her personal experience of growing up in a culture where your appearance is of prime importance. Adrijana openly shares her personal experiences of binge eating and vomiting. A mother of 2, she piled on a lot of weight during her pregnancies and she shares the journey she has been on, to now be a happy, healthy weight. As an MNU c...

In today's episode I discuss the 'interference effect' between strength and endurance training. I talk about the best way to go about it. I also refer to two Flat White Episodes; 39 and 47, please do check them out for further information on this subject. https://nextstepdaily.libsyn.com/size/5/?search=Dr+Jackson+Fyfe https://nextstepdaily.libsyn.com/size/5/?search=Charlotte+Fisher    

Today I talk about drink and ask if we are having a drink because we enjoy it or maybe just using it to take the edge off.

In today's episode I talk about the idea of trying to burn calories specifically to allow us to eat more food.

In today's episode I look at clean eating. What does it mean? Is it a good idea?  I also mention a blog I wrote on the subject some time ago, the link for that is here; https://www.nextstep-nutrition.com/why-clean-eating-is-a-myth/ Please also take a look at today's blog for more on Orthorexia.

In today's episode I have a very interesting chat with Corrinne Davis. Corrinne is a personal trainer & MNU nutritionist. She specialises in pre & post natal exercise & nutrition for pre-conception and pregnancy.  Corrinne is also the owner and founder of an online weight loss and weight management club. She thrives on seeing her clients 'happy, confident & empowered'

In today's episode I talk about what we can do when our weight loss stalls. Is it time to adjust our food or could we be missing something?

Today I look at how we can be kinder to ourselves and how in the end this can help us to achieve better results.

In today's episode I look at boredom eating and what we can do to make things easier for ourselves.

Today I look at the pros and cons of food prep. Is this really a vital part of healthy eating?   If you are wondering about how to improve your eating habits please download my free E-Book; https://page.nextstep-nutrition.com/8-simple-rules/  

In today's episode I have a great chat with Nikhil Shah @nikhiil.s We discuss his amazing achievements in weight loss and fitness. The fear of using the gym at over 100kg, the slow building of habits and changing of behaviours. How Nikhil has successfully kept this weight off, how to transition from tracking to eating for weight maintenance.

Today I talk about the occasion when calories do not count!

Today I look at why it is so hard to maintain weight loss over the long term. I mention the book, The Hungry Brain, by Dr Stephan Guyenet as well as the podcast FlatWhite Episode 5 on which he was a guest; https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/flat-white-ep-05-why-we-get-fat-with-dr-stephan-guyunet/id1451178019?i=1000443682851